INTUSSUSCEPTION Flashcards
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2
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possible triggers for intussusception
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viral infection
non-cancerous growth or a cancerous tumor in the intestine
3
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diagnostics
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- Barium enema
*Abdominal radiograph - Rectal examination
*Ultrasonogram - Color doppler sonography
4
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a non-invasive imaging technique that uses sound waves to visualize blood flow within blood vessels and organs
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Color doppler sonography
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clinical manifestations
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- sudden abd pain
- guarding
- vomiting
- lethargy
- red, jelly-like stools
6
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physical manifestations
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- tender, distended abd
- palpable mass - URQ
- empty LRQ (dance sign)
7
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expected outcome - *Intussusception is reduced by ___.
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hydrostatic pressure
8
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therapeutic mgmt
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-Nonsurgical hydrostatic reduction
- water soluble contract and air pressure
- surgery
- analgesics w antibiotics
9
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Be alert for ___ due to abdominal distention
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respiratory distress
10
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intervention - *Insert ___ if ordered to decompress stomach.
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nasogastric tube NGT
